Tim, an elderly man in a nursing home, convinces his son Jeff to help him escape the facility. During their struggle, Tim accidentally drops a bottle of rat poison into the nursing home's large pot of soup. The next morning, Jeff and Tim watch in horror as the residents prepare to eat the poisoned soup for their last meal. Tim then dramatically pretends to be poisoned by the soup, causing a scene to prevent the residents from eating. While the residents are entertained, Jeff realizes they are now stuck knowing the poisoned soup will be served, but unable to warn the residents without getting into trouble themselves.

1. INT. NURSING HOME - MAIN ROOM - DAY
This Nursing Home could win the award for the most peaceful,
boring place on Earth. Is one of those places where nothing
barely exciting ever happens and the OLD PEOPLE seated at
their tables, happily prepared to eat the soup previously
served to them, don't seem to be looking for more than that.
Meanwhile wheeling a table trolley with a large soup pot on
top are TWO quite different men.
The youngest is a big but badly beaten fella named JEFF. Next
to him is TIM, dragging along an oxygen machine.
Either JEFF or TIM look like enjoying each other’s company.
JEFF
We need to leave, and leave here
fast.
TIM
Oh now you want to leave huh?
JEFF
Take a look around old man.
The Elders prepare their napkins and spoons. An idyllic
picture of happiness, simplicity -- and soup eating.
TIM
I can make a run for it...
(analyses the scenario)
Nah, you would only drag me along.
How in the hell could this happen?
INT. NURSING HOME - MAIN CORRIDOR - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
On the wall by the ROOM 66 is a sign that says "TIM'S ROOM".
INT. NURSING HOME - ROOM 66 - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
The room is dark with nothing but the moonlight coming from
an open window. A MAN is seated by the bed crying. It’s Jeff.
JEFF
I can’t I’m sorry, I’m sorry dad.
Tim is laid on the bed, furious. He grabs Jeff’s collar.
TIM
You listen to me you poor excuse of
offspring. I want out of here, I
want out of here now.

2. JEFF
I -- I can’t. Mum will whoop my ass
if she even dreams you’re alive.
TIM
Alive? You call this alive?
JEFF
Well you are half alive.
TIM
That’s the same as half dead you
jackass.
Jeff calms down and stands up.
JEFF
That’s a pessimistic point of view
dad.
TIM
A what...
JEFF
I have to leave.
Tim grabs his crane and hits Jeff’s nose which immediately
starts to bleed.
JEFF (CONT’D)
Arghh dad.
TIM
I’m escaping this hell spy style.
Tim sits on the bed and grabs the oxygen machine.
JEFF
Well dad in real life spies die
like... all the time.
TIM
Screw real life.
Jeff watches as Tim very slowly walks to the window and seats
on it’s ledge.
JEFF
I’m not paying for any broken bones
old man.
TIM
Is this or the poison.
JEFF
Come back to bed.
Tim grabs a SMALL BOTTLE OF RAT POISON and holds it up.
2.

3. JEFF (CONT’D)
Where did you get that?
TIM
Rats. The nurses ain’t getting them
and they won’t get me neither.
JEFF
Give it to me.
TIM
That’s right boy Imma teach you how
thing's were done when men had a
believable pair of balls.
JEFF
Get down or I’ll call someone.
Tim opens the bottle and prepares to drink it.
Jeff rushes to stop him but before he can Tim hits him in the
testicles with the cane, leaps back inside and pushes Jeff
out. Jeff’s bad landing from the second floor is AUDIBLE.
Tim locks the window. With a sneaky laugh he walks very
slowly out of the room.
INT. NURSING HOME - MAIN CORRIDOR - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
Tim walks towards the exit, he’s a very fragile man but his
goals are clear.
JEFF (O.S.)
Dad!
Jeff’s shadow shows on the other side of the exit’s windows.
Tim stops and swiftly moves in another direction.
INT. NURSING HOME - KITCHEN - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
Tim walks towards a back door. He passes by the large soup
pot ready for the next day.
As Tim prepares to break the door down the door opens from
the outside. A huge SILHOUETTE, almost bear-like, stands in
front of him.
TIM
Get away from me devil!
The silhouette moves forward. It's a very mad and hurt Jeff.
JEFF
The first thing I will do when I
get you to your room is call mum
and tell her you are here.
(MORE)
3.

4. She will bring the gun herself and
I’ll wait until she's pulling the
trigger, until the very last
moment, to save your old ass. If
your heart doesn’t stop then,
you’ll learn to appreciate me dad.
Jeff grabs Tim and turns him to the corridor.
They struggle, Tim hits Jeff with the cane and throws him
against the soup pot. Jeff grabs Tim and tries to take the
poison out of his hands. Tim breathes deeply and extends his
arm so Jeff doesn’t reach him.
Jeff is obviously trying not to hurt his fighting father. Tim
makes a final effort but loses his strength and let’s the
poison fall right INSIDE the soup pot.
Tim and Jeff stop in shock and stare at it.
JEFF (CONT’D)
Jesus dad.
TIM
What? You better know how to cook
soup.
JEFF
Have I a damn idea. I live with mum
remember?
Tim looks at the clock. It’s 10 minutes to 5 a.m.
TIM
Boy, you do are a fuck up.
INT. NURSING HOME - MAIN ROOM - DAY - PRESENT
Jeff and Tim watch the old people getting ready for their
last meal. Now it's obvious why they are so worried.
JEFF
We’re doomed.
TIM
Nah, not on my watch. Pay attention
boy, theatricality.
Tim grabs a spoon, sips on some soup and spits it out.
JEFF
You are out of your mind old man!
Tim makes some disgusting noises and falls on his knees over-
dramatizing the situation.
JEFF (CONT'D)
4.

5. TIM
I see the light, oh Lord I can feel
you taking my spirit.
The Elders stop what they're doing and look at him.
TIM (CONT’D)
It’s in the soup, the soup that
shall take me to heaven oh Lord all
mighty.
A moment of aAWKWARD SILENCE. No reaction. Jeff watches the
Elders apprehensively..
Suddenly an OLD WOMAN claps.
And more Elders clap.
And more.
Al Elders clap and laugh impressed with the act. They nod and
smile at Tim for that amazing performance and calmly get back
to their meals.
JEFF
Oh shit.
Tim and Jeff look at each other, they are not screwed,
everyone else is. And there is nothing they can do about it.
THE END
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